Quick one I thought of in gonverment today. Bet yet it yields no relation to government, I was just bored out of my mind. So this came up.

Disclaimer: Roses are red, Violets are blue, If I owned Castle, ... that would be freaking amazing!


He checked his watch for what must have been the fifteenth time in the last 5 minutes.

"2:11, he should've been here by now."

The waitress came by again, to refill his coffee cup. He waved her off, not needing to add to his already nervous fidgeting. "Is it too early to order a stronger drink?" He started contemplating this decision, picking up the menu and turning to the correct section; when the bell above the door rang, announcing another patron's arrival.

"Stay calm, breathe, and remember who you're doing this for." He told himself as he stood to greet the familiar man standing before him.

"Rick." The man offered as a greeting as they shook hands.

"Good to see you again sir." Castle replied as they took their respective seats at the table. The waitress came by to take their orders, and then left promptly; leaving the two in an awkward yet welcomed silence.

"So," He started in breaking the silence. "I'm guessing you brought me here to share something with me, and it must not be bad news because you're still somewhat level headed; so why don't you tell me what's on your mind."

Castle chuckled nervously. "You know I wrote out this long-winded speech, obviously being a writer and what not, to win you over. But I should've known you would've beaten me to the punch, and left me with nowhere to start."

"Why don't you start with the question?" Jim stated obviously.

"I'm asking for your blessing, to marry your daughter."

"Well, it's about time. The way she talks about you, you would think you've been married for years."

Castle smiled in appreciation, "I'm hoping that's a yes?"

"It is indeed."

"No following the tradition of harassing the future son-in-law?"

"Well I know there's no need to ask how you're going to support her and possibly a family. Katie told me about the Ferrari, so I have a feeling you have a good amount of money."

The corner of Castle's mouth twitched up in a small smile, and he listened intently as Jim continued.

"How much do you love her?"

"More than anything."

"Well I think you have your answer right there."

At that moment the waitress came over with their food, the two settled back into silence as they started on their meals.

"You are thinking of having more children aren't you?"

"As long as they take after her."

"Well that's reassuring," Jim laughed as they eased into conversation about future plans.

The food was about finished as Castle was inviting Jim to spend the upcoming holidays with them.

"I would love to, you're mother is quite the animated spirit."

"That's putting it lightly." Castle joked as the men stood from the table, Castle picking up the check and taking it to the front.

"Forcing the son-in-law to pick up the check, looks like I'm already off to a good start."

"Let's just hope she says yes, and I'll be picking up a lot more."

"I wouldn't worry too much about that," Jim beamed as he patted Castle on the shoulder on the way out the door. "If I know anything about her, she'll say yes faster than you can ask."


Thanks for reading kids,

Much love,

-Anna Lee